The connection between food security and health in HIV

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A recent study in Uganda with 221 pregnant and breastfeeding HIV positive women with showed that malnutrition and food insecurity heavily decreases the effectiveness of HIV treatment.

Women with access to adequate nourishment had a 15% to 41% better virologic response and more optimal health outcomes. 

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/272821.php